Head of Learning Area, English, and member of Extended Leadership Team

The Mossbourne Federation; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Thurrock is seeking an outstanding leader for the English Learning Area. The role involves setting high standards, providing expert support, and overseeing the budget while contributing to the academy's strategic vision. Ideal candidates will have a background in department leadership and be ready to embrace whole academy leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a department or holding an area of responsibility.
• Vision, grit, and academic acumen for leadership in education.

Responsibilities

• Set high standards for students and staff.
• Provide expert support to students and staff in the English Learning Area.
• Oversee a significant budget and contribute to the academy's strategic vision.

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding leader and subject expert in English, who is ready to join the Extended Leadership Team and lead one of the key learning areas in our academy. You will be responsible for setting exacting high standards for students and staff and providing expert support to both students and staff in the English Learning Area and beyond. You will oversee a significant budget and, as a member of the Extended Leadership Team, embody the ethos of the federation and help develop and support the strategic vision of the academy enabling students and colleagues to excel and grow.

We are looking for a leader with the vision, grit, and academic acumen to support and develop the Learning Area’s success. We encourage applications from teachers with experience leading a department or with a track record of holding an area of responsibility who are ready to embrace the responsibility of being a member of a whole academy leadership team.